Ernesto
Camacho
Bronx
, New York
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United States
Acrylics
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Social Commentary

email: ecc8261@optonline.net

Ernesto is a native of New York City, who graduated from the High School of Art & Design in 1979, continuing his studies at the University of Syracuse where he earned a BFA in 1984.

Ernesto has exhibited at various galleries in the New York City and Connecticut area, and has won awards through out the years including the prestigious "15th Annual Brio Award" from the "Bronx Council on The Arts". His paintings have appeared in newspapers and magazines such as the New York Times, Manhattan Arts International, and The Advocate & Greenwich Times.

His work centers on the experiences of people within the confines of Urban life. Whether in the subway, in the streets, or in a park, Ernesto always captures his subjects in a moment that only belongs to them.

Ernesto's life long facination with New York has inspired him to do an ongoing series entitled,"Diaries of a City". As a former Ballet Dancer, He has also devoted time to a series on Dance.

Artist Blogs

2009-08-26As A painter, my endeavor is to use the power of Light & Dark to it's maximum effect in order to capture the inner psyche of each individual. I strive to do this not by just isolating the main focal point, but using the Positive & Negative space to fuse together the main subject with its immediate surroundings; showing how one is affecting the other, creating a bond between all involved, much like the symbol of Ying & Yang.

I love your work! The scenes are alive! Great use of light, day & night.

Ernesto Camacho2009-11-07 21:01:03Hollis Mc Cray- Clark
I love the artwork Ernesto.
You have your own wonderful style that takes the viewer into the painting to feel the movement of the story. Your painting style is bold, impressive and inspiring. The subject matter of your artwork is wonderful.

Nancy Hilgert2009-09-05 06:33:36Lovely, inspired and skilled. I love the drama and vivid color.